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there are hints from romney that he would daschle like u.s. troops back in iraq. so it is not only that president obama's current policies don't seem so different from the actual policies that rom mattere vehemence with which one or the other calls for war and makes that a standard of what they stand for. tavis: you mentioned the muslim world and the arab world. president obama basically says tthat he wants to be a friend of the middle east. this is on top of him continuing come even to this day, to be referred to by some as a muslim and not a christian. juxtapose what he said what he wanted to do, the goodwill he wanted to foster and crate with what he has on his hands now in the middle east and republicans were making a mockery of him because of that juxtaposition. >> it is a huge challenge for president obama. the reality is that, while he began his presidency with a real intention of trying to do things differently, he did not push hard enough in washington. he had the view apparently that he could bring all sides together and that became the priority. that be
there are hints from romney that he would daschle like u.s. troops back in iraq. so it is not only that president obama's current policies don't seem so different from the actual policies that rom mattere vehemence with which one or the other calls for war and makes that a standard of what they stand for. tavis: you mentioned the muslim world and the arab world. president obama basically says tthat he wants to be a friend of the middle east. this is on top of him continuing come even to this...
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romney had a piece. the piece was titled "a new course for the middle east," but he raises some domestic issues, . "in recent years, president obama has allowed our leadership to atrophy. our economy is stuck in a recovery that is clearly deserves the name. our national debt has risen to record levels. our military tested by a decade of war is facing cuts based to that -- thanks to the budgetary games played by the white house. our values have been misunderstood by a president who thinks that weakness will win favor with our adversaries. by failing to maintain the elements of our influence and by stepping away from our allies, president obama has heightened the prospect of conflict and instability. he does not understand that an american policy that lets result can provoke a precedent and encouraged this order." two paris. let me take them one at a time. in the first paragraph, he speaks to the way he sees the economic conditions in its country. what did mitt romney say in that first paragraph that you d
romney had a piece. the piece was titled "a new course for the middle east," but he raises some domestic issues, . "in recent years, president obama has allowed our leadership to atrophy. our economy is stuck in a recovery that is clearly deserves the name. our national debt has risen to record levels. our military tested by a decade of war is facing cuts based to that -- thanks to the budgetary games played by the white house. our values have been misunderstood by a president...
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romney would be president. obviously, it would not be a great thing for the country if you had to split between the general election and the electoral college. it happened before, but it could definitely happen. you could have a lot of really close states. i think it is very possible. tavis: covering this every day, why do you think this race is so close? you keep be -- we keep being told that the contrast could not be more stark between the two. why is the race is tight? >> this is an extremely polarized country. a whole group of people very far to the right and a whole group of people are democratic. i think you will have a race split by a couple of points. people are really angry. the tea party on the right and the people on the left have made this a very angry, intense election. we have been having a very divided elections for the past two or three cycles. i do not see that changing any time soon. the country is becoming more polarized. tavis: if president obama were to win in the tightest of tight races, w
romney would be president. obviously, it would not be a great thing for the country if you had to split between the general election and the electoral college. it happened before, but it could definitely happen. you could have a lot of really close states. i think it is very possible. tavis: covering this every day, why do you think this race is so close? you keep be -- we keep being told that the contrast could not be more stark between the two. why is the race is tight? >> this is an...
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romney is anywhere near 270. >> therein lies the challenge for governor romney. these polls show him doing well. there are more paths for president obama. governor romney has got a lock in florida. that has not happened 100%. i think governor romney has more to look for the reagan romney again has to win virginia. it is possible to win the presidency if you do not win virginia, but it gets tough. those are states where there has been an assumption that governor romney will go with those states. he does not have them locked in just yet, and you start to talk about ohio, wisconsin, new hampshire, and nevada, they are very favorable for the president right now. it is tough for governor romney. he has got to have a global win. it cannot just be trying to figure out some mix of states to try to get to 270. there is a final push for the country decides they are ready to hire him and fire president obama. tavis: we talked earlier about this notion of being careful, how you walk this tightrope when you have a storm that is vexing so much of the country, but there are som
romney is anywhere near 270. >> therein lies the challenge for governor romney. these polls show him doing well. there are more paths for president obama. governor romney has got a lock in florida. that has not happened 100%. i think governor romney has more to look for the reagan romney again has to win virginia. it is possible to win the presidency if you do not win virginia, but it gets tough. those are states where there has been an assumption that governor romney will go with those...
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boss or romney? the unions have not been as vocal or strong -- us or romney? the unions have not been as vocal or strong. i will not run the list. the environmental movement. there are bits and pieces here and there. the occupy movement came out for a while. some have been sidelined and silenced in the first term, hoping to get a second term, that he will become a real fighter, that he will become an lbj or an fdr. tell me why that you think these persons, in the spirit of these great americans who live today, are going to take up the gauntlet in the second term. >> i think after obama got elected in 2008, these progressive activists got a little seduced by being close to power, and the obama inside staff people were pretty good at seducing them, and i think there is still a bit of that, but i think after four years of frustration, there have been some good things, but it clearly frustrated a lot of people who thought it would be a much more progressive administration, and even counting the right-wing assaulted -- assault in congress, i think people are aware
boss or romney? the unions have not been as vocal or strong -- us or romney? the unions have not been as vocal or strong. i will not run the list. the environmental movement. there are bits and pieces here and there. the occupy movement came out for a while. some have been sidelined and silenced in the first term, hoping to get a second term, that he will become a real fighter, that he will become an lbj or an fdr. tell me why that you think these persons, in the spirit of these great americans...
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i think it is all of the governor romney. seizing on this issue, as with the case with a lot of foreign policy issues, tried to use it as a metaphor for strength. president obama has had the lead in foreign policy and is seen as a strong early. that is traditionally where republicans have strength. i think governor romney sees this as a way of taking away from president obama is a strength -- obama's strength. they think they have a winning hand on the feed, if not because the actual issue is going to change very many votes on the ground. tavis: if you are undecided, what are you undecided about? >> i think there is a subset of a very small group, it has been true for a month. i think you have people that are mostly in the category of the "i like president obama, i wanted him to succeed, the economy has not improved to the extent i hoped it would. i am not totally confident or trusting of the economic management and his ability to make washington work when he ran in 2008. i am not sure that governor romney appreciates my stru
i think it is all of the governor romney. seizing on this issue, as with the case with a lot of foreign policy issues, tried to use it as a metaphor for strength. president obama has had the lead in foreign policy and is seen as a strong early. that is traditionally where republicans have strength. i think governor romney sees this as a way of taking away from president obama is a strength -- obama's strength. they think they have a winning hand on the feed, if not because the actual issue is...
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>> the title has three meanings, but we get stuck on one, thanks to mitt romney and paul ryan. why does it happen that 90% of identified republicans according to the gallup poll are white in a country that is now 62% non- hispanic white? looking at this house some moved away towards the democratic party, and what -- looking at how some moved away towards the democratic party. they were very good at taking some of the chaos of the 1960's, using it against the democrats, and convincing these middle- class people that government had been identified with the interests of minorities and the poor and was not working for them anymore and luring them over to become the republican base. that title gets a lot of attention, because we have seen such a rationalized -- such a campaign, particularly as mitt romney and paul ryan use welface that is -- use a version of welfare that is blackface. it may not be working for them. tavis: the subtitle is no less provocative. "why we long for a golden age that never was." a majority of americans that believe our best days are behind us. there are ma
>> the title has three meanings, but we get stuck on one, thanks to mitt romney and paul ryan. why does it happen that 90% of identified republicans according to the gallup poll are white in a country that is now 62% non- hispanic white? looking at this house some moved away towards the democratic party, and what -- looking at how some moved away towards the democratic party. they were very good at taking some of the chaos of the 1960's, using it against the democrats, and convincing...
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woman vote for romney?" as far as what i learned from tried to inhabit these women's personalities, i do not know. i am just trying to grow as an artist. she said -- my wife said to me, your women characters are so flat. i said, so are my male characters. i was more focused on ideas and jokes. i hope that i am growing as an artist as i move along. tavis: the book is called "san miguel." the latest novel already on the new york times best-seller list. and his mom likes it. if those recommendations do not help you get it, then i cannot help you. great to see you. that is our show tonight. you can get our app on the itunes app store. thank you for watching and, as always, keep the faith. onfor more information today's show, visit tavis smiley at pbs.org. tavis: hi, i'm tavis smiley. joining next time with peter nicks on his acclaimed documentary about health care in the inner city. that is next time. we will see you then. >> there is a saying that dr. king had that said there is always the right time to do the
woman vote for romney?" as far as what i learned from tried to inhabit these women's personalities, i do not know. i am just trying to grow as an artist. she said -- my wife said to me, your women characters are so flat. i said, so are my male characters. i was more focused on ideas and jokes. i hope that i am growing as an artist as i move along. tavis: the book is called "san miguel." the latest novel already on the new york times best-seller list. and his mom likes it. if...
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romney made a strategic decision to go after the hispanic vote. the republican platform reflects that. tavis: how would you situate the issue of immigration reform? >> i think it is more of a proxy for how people feel they are being disrespected by the rest of the country, and they brought immigration to the fore, not so much that is the issue, but it feels like it is being used, and people reacted to it. tavis: ferris is a bifurcation of the attitudes -- there is a bifurcation of the attitudes. there are a lot of hispanics who are disappointed of him not having done more in his first term, particularly in the forum that mr. romney showed up separately and mr. obama showed up separately. you promise. a promise is a promise. what do you make of that sentiment? he did not -- there are people who feel he did not push enough on immigration. >> we have to understand the country comes first. 2009 was a full-fledged economic collapse. to implement immigration reform would have been nonsensical from a political standpoint. i know there was an attempt to p
romney made a strategic decision to go after the hispanic vote. the republican platform reflects that. tavis: how would you situate the issue of immigration reform? >> i think it is more of a proxy for how people feel they are being disrespected by the rest of the country, and they brought immigration to the fore, not so much that is the issue, but it feels like it is being used, and people reacted to it. tavis: ferris is a bifurcation of the attitudes -- there is a bifurcation of the...
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romney is behind us. the president is on his own. just weeks ago at the democratic convention he had a nice assist from former president bill clinton. bill clinton has weighed in on this issue. again, it is one thing for you and me to talk about. when bill clinton says something, people start to pay attention. he has weighed in on this and said something i want you to unpack. he has argued that the republicans what the electorate in 2012 to look like the 2010 electorate and not like the 2008 electorate. explain what he meant by thtat. >> if you look at the 2008 electorate, it was a the per se electric, a denver electorate. and it signaled a democrat change in the country and what the electorate will look like going forward in 2016 and beyond. that is why i called the coalition of the ascendant. if you look at 2010, it was an electorate that was older and more conservative. that is why republicans did so well in 2010 and not so well in 2008. clinton said this is not rocket science, that what republicans want to do is they want to make
romney is behind us. the president is on his own. just weeks ago at the democratic convention he had a nice assist from former president bill clinton. bill clinton has weighed in on this issue. again, it is one thing for you and me to talk about. when bill clinton says something, people start to pay attention. he has weighed in on this and said something i want you to unpack. he has argued that the republicans what the electorate in 2012 to look like the 2010 electorate and not like the 2008...
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when romney came on 60 minutes, i was looking for is number. you know, i actually made a film about what that looks like. not saying one way or the other, getting political about it, but at this moment in time, we need to understand what that really means. it was a bit serendipitous. as an independent filmmaker, it is a big task to try to distribute your film and get it out there. we are trying to do that. nobody from the romney or obama campaign called the because i do not think people know about the film. the blinders are on and their focus on getting reelected. this film represents zooming out. behind these contentious debates and arguments, there are actual people and this is what they're going through. tavis: i am glad you mentioned this. i said one of these debates, it was 60 minutes. i am glad you said that for the record. to your point now, that the obama people had not contacted you and you were trying to put faces to what this debate has been about with regards to health care in this country, why is it that you think a film can make a
when romney came on 60 minutes, i was looking for is number. you know, i actually made a film about what that looks like. not saying one way or the other, getting political about it, but at this moment in time, we need to understand what that really means. it was a bit serendipitous. as an independent filmmaker, it is a big task to try to distribute your film and get it out there. we are trying to do that. nobody from the romney or obama campaign called the because i do not think people know...
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romney is ready for prime time? every time he opened up his mouth about foreign policy, he put his foot in his mouth. is he ready for prime time on foreign policy. >> i like the fact when our president points out the fact that he has been the president for the last four years. that gives a stamp of authority. tavis: we will see what happens just days from now. are you a in the booth kind of guy or a by mail kind of guy? >> i have to vote by mail because i am on a long book tour. i will not be home for it. i am a lifelong democrat and if i voted my self interests, i would be a republican. but i do not, because i believe in social issues. tavis: i feel you on that, in more ways than one, especially where my money is concerned. i digress on that point. what really matters in the world, literature, let me offer this question as a way into the conversation about your new book. in one of the earlier debates -- a lot of things have not been discussed in these debates, but in the last one, the town hall debate, we had a con
romney is ready for prime time? every time he opened up his mouth about foreign policy, he put his foot in his mouth. is he ready for prime time on foreign policy. >> i like the fact when our president points out the fact that he has been the president for the last four years. that gives a stamp of authority. tavis: we will see what happens just days from now. are you a in the booth kind of guy or a by mail kind of guy? >> i have to vote by mail because i am on a long book tour. i...
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how could women be for romney? person hood? he doesn't know if he would sign lilly led better. >> .. paycheck fairness. binders. i mean, how could women vote for romney? >> rose: thank you for comi pleare toto see you. see you next time.i/w captioning sponsored by rose communications captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >> rose: funding for charlie rose has been provided by the coca-cola company, supporting this program since 2002. and american express. additional funding provided by these funders. and by bloomberg, a provider of multiple media news and information services worldw tavis: good evening. from los angeles, i am tavis smiley. tonight a conversation with allyson felix. she electrified the track world this summer with her performance at the 200 meters, capturing gold in the event following a disappointing second place finish in beijing. the continued problem of doping and the landmark decision that level the playing field. we are glad you could join us for conversation with olympic star allyson feli
how could women be for romney? person hood? he doesn't know if he would sign lilly led better. >> .. paycheck fairness. binders. i mean, how could women vote for romney? >> rose: thank you for comi pleare toto see you. see you next time.i/w captioning sponsored by rose communications captioned by media access group at wgbh access.wgbh.org >> rose: funding for charlie rose has been provided by the coca-cola company, supporting this program since 2002. and american express....
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tavis: at this point, we are almost at the finish line in this race between obama and romney. to your ears, what did we miss in the debate, in the conversation about education during the campaign? what would you have liked to have heard more about? >> i think the main disconnect between what the conversation is about and what should happen is this negativity or pessimism that comes around, were you look at other countries test scores and say america is done for. the reaction is more testing, more structured. that is going to be exact wrong direction. you have to look at what america's strengths are. despite the fact that our test scores, our education system is very rigid, america is still a hot bed of education. it is not just technology. tavis: i hear your. and i don't argue that, except that example, respectful, only applies to that view, not to the many. mark zuckerberg does not happen every day. that is innovation. that is an example, but that is not coming forth from the masses. >> right now, america is a hotbed of innovation. right now you have structural unemployment,
tavis: at this point, we are almost at the finish line in this race between obama and romney. to your ears, what did we miss in the debate, in the conversation about education during the campaign? what would you have liked to have heard more about? >> i think the main disconnect between what the conversation is about and what should happen is this negativity or pessimism that comes around, were you look at other countries test scores and say america is done for. the reaction is more...
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everybody knows in 48 hours, for the first time, mitt romney and mr. obama will come face to face in a debate. if you were jim wednesday night, where these issues are concerned, at the economy, how we avoid what has happened already, how we avoid falling into another recession, around those issues, what ought to be debated wednesday night? >> they should be challenged about whether we want a sustainable financial system. will both presidents appoint people to their economic team who will see the economic interest of the people probably? -- broadly? will they appoint regulators who will be independent of wall street? will they support them when they need to make decisions? will this president protect regulators when congress tries to beat up on them? did they recognize the crucial connection between our economic growth and prosperity? tavis: if you were going to appoint regulators and others not connected to wall street without looking for names, where would you look for those types of people? whenever you talk about financial issues, the people who in-
everybody knows in 48 hours, for the first time, mitt romney and mr. obama will come face to face in a debate. if you were jim wednesday night, where these issues are concerned, at the economy, how we avoid what has happened already, how we avoid falling into another recession, around those issues, what ought to be debated wednesday night? >> they should be challenged about whether we want a sustainable financial system. will both presidents appoint people to their economic team who will...
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romney does not win, we will show the second piece in this series. the last one was called "to imported to fail." -- "too important to fail." this one is called "education under arrest." it is about the criminalization in children. the stuff that we would be sent to the principal's office for doing, they get a juvenile record today. they have a record at 10, 11, 12, 13. >> look under the auspices of the private prison institute. they can say, we are going to cut funding. i said, if black -- would be good or bad for business if black families stay together? they said, it would be bad. i said, if they gave up drug use, it would be bad. almost everything that is good for our society in general is bad for an industry that is so in the pennant. under the auspices of saying, we are going to cut funding and make laws tougher and they still have a back door deal with these cats to get some payback. they can pretend that they are addressing an issue that funds -- that funnels these young cats into their system. it is clearly a moral lack. you allow people to
romney does not win, we will show the second piece in this series. the last one was called "to imported to fail." -- "too important to fail." this one is called "education under arrest." it is about the criminalization in children. the stuff that we would be sent to the principal's office for doing, they get a juvenile record today. they have a record at 10, 11, 12, 13. >> look under the auspices of the private prison institute. they can say, we are going to...